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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.10, 348.08 and 145.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.10, 348.08 and 145.96 is: 218.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.10 : 348.08 = 145.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.10/348.08 = 145.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.10x = 348.08 × 145.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.10x = 50,805.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,805.76/232.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.90

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